The Mixing Tin | Death in the Afternoon
Death in the Afternoon is a hauntingly strong cocktail with an eerie green hue and black licorice flavor. Rather than being fruity, candy-themed, or ornately garnished (as many Halloween…
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Beyond the Barre | Skagit Valley Academy of Dance
For Shelly Whan and Kelly Fellers, dance has never been just about pirouettes, pointe shoes, or polished performances. It’s been about community, friendship, and building a second home for generations of Skagit Valley families. Photograph courtesy of Skagit Valley Academy of Dance This year, the lifelong friends and co-owners of Skagit Valley Academy of Dance (SVAD) are celebrating 42 years of ownership. The two have spent their lives…
A Fresh Take on Rustic | Rustic Bar & Grill
There’s a new destination for barbecue lovers in Lynden, and the experience goes well beyond the smoker. Rustic Bar & Grill opened for business on May 13 at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, adding an elegance to Whatcom County’s dining scene. The restaurant serves up fresh and refined dishes with an established feel that’s equally suited for a casual lunch or an evening out. Inside, cowhide accents, stone-lined walls, and the…
A Couple’s Forest Hideaway | The Gravel Pit, Legend Homes
Some houses have very strong identities. This bright blue home is one of those houses, appearing like a bright tropical fish with rooflines reminiscent of gills. Those rooflines are responsible for a very calm,…
Local Mill Welcomes New Management | Fairhaven Mill
Fairhaven Mill recently welcomed Philip Fraley as the new general manager. The Mill has been an active, organic mill since 1974, serving businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest. Fraley has an extensive background in product management with 23 years of experience at Omega Nutrition and, most recently, Birdon America. He has over 25 years of experience running certified organic operations and brings…
Shuck, Share, & Celebrate | Blaine OysterFest
As autumn settles over the waterfront, the Blaine OysterFest returns to celebrate the city’s aquaculture roots on Oct. 10. “It’s a very hometown fair kind of vibe with the seafood and harbor feeling to it….
Toe-tally Awesome Shoes | ReLaced
ReLaced, located in downtown Bellingham, prioritizes selling new, used, authentic, and well-made shoes to sneakerheads at great prices. The Shop This family-run streetwear shoe store, founded and owned by Lidija and Jesse…
Since Time Immemorial | Xw’tot lhem Sequoyah Julius
Since Time Immemorial is a recurring series featuring community members whose families have been here since time immemorial. The ancestral knowledge carried by Lhaq’temish (Lummi), Nooksack, and other Coast Salish peoples is knowledge about how to live in our shared home in a good, life-sustaining way. We live in a time when we need to restore our relationship with Mother Earth and with one another. We are grateful for these…
Behind the Studio Doors | Whatcom Artist Studio Tour
For more than 30 years, the Whatcom Artist Studio Tour has been a fall cultural highlight in which artists around Whatcom County open their studios to the public. Taking place this year on October 3–4 and 10–11, the Tour offers a glimpse behind the studio doors, deeper conversations, and opportunities to purchase directly from the artist….
Local Food & Farms Shine During September Eat Local Month | Sustainable Connections
September is a time of natural bounty and abundance here in the Pacific Northwest. From ripe tomatoes at farmers’ markets to fresh seafood to the first harvest of apples, this season is one of celebration and appreciation. In fact, September is officially Eat Local Month in…
Where Decadence Meets Generosity | Handbags for Housing
In early June, Lydia Place hosted their 14th annual Handbags for Housing event, complete with a lively fashion show emceed by Shannon Day, the “bag whisperer.” Fishermen’s Pavilion was decked to the nines with bright, colorful floral decorations and balloons reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland. Attendees wore sparkles,…
Cider Festival Kicks Off Fall and Funds Outdoor Accessibility for Women | Sippin’ on Cider Festival, Shifting Gears
Expanding community spaces is part of what Shifting Gears does best, so it’s no surprise their Sippin’ on Cider Festival is rolling into its sixth year with plans of being bigger and better than ever. Shifting Gears is a Bellingham-based nonprofit that empowers women of all…